5 times Joe Rogan showed off his martial arts expertise

#2. Joe Rogan shows off solid MMA fundamentals through gunshot kicks

Joe Rogan demonstrates a roundhouse kick | Image via YouTube @Onnit

Joe Rogan practices what he preaches. Along with being an expert MMA analyst, he is also an expert MMA practitioner. There are plenty of clips of him doing workouts, talking about nutrition, and even spending painful minutes in a hot sauna.

A clip of Joe Rogan that best showcases his MMA fundamentals involves him training and demonstrating different types of kicks in a gym. His posture is solid, his thighs are popping, and his kicks sound like gunshots. After watching him train, you can be certain that even UFC fighters are better off not rubbing him the wrong way.

In the video, Joe Rogan is seen practicing different Muay Thai combinations and demonstrating the perfect techniques for leg kicks and spin kicks.

Watch the video below:

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#1. Joe Rogan predicts Edson Barboza's KO of Terry Etim

UFC Fight Night: Edson Barboza during a fight against Dan Ige

During Edson Barboza and Terry Etim's lightweight bout at UFC 142, Joe Rogan proved why he is a legendary MMA analyst and commentator. Barboza was dominating Etim throughout the fight, outstriking the British MMA fighter. However, Etim was trying to hang in there and push himself.

Speaking of Terry Etim, who had struggled throughout the fight and was still managing to face Edson Barboza, Joe Rogan said that he was at risk of getting knocked out.

His analysis did not only prove to be extremely accurate but also perfectly timed. As Rogan was just about to finish his sentence, Barboza threw a heel kick and knocked Etim out cold.

Another amazing Kick KO is Edson Barboza vs Terry Etim at UFC 142 in Rio! #DWCOTD pic.twitter.com/dmmDKlpEA5

— danawhite (@danawhite) October 5, 2015

Joe Rogan said:

"You know, a fighter runs into this sort of situation when you get to the third round of a fight that you're losing but still hanging in there. And.. it really poses the question, 'What do you do? Do you want to take the chance and risk getting KNOCKED OUT!?' Wow! I couldn't have timed that word 'knockout' any better."

It was one of the best-timed predictions in the history of combat sports, and it is the main reason why Joe Rogan is considered a legend in the MMA community.